Statement of Elizabeth M. Robinson, Chief Financial Officer of NASA, before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation

• Statement of Elizabeth M. Robinson, Chief Financial Officer of NASA, before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation

  12.01.10 - NASA's Chief Financial Officer discussed the NASA Authorization Act of 2010 and how NASA is implementing direction in that Act, while NASA is operating under a FY 2011 continuing resolution.
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• National Space Policy of the United States of America  →

  NASA has a key role in achieving the goals defined in the new policy. We are committed to working with other agencies, industry, and international partners to achieve national goals in exploration - human and robotic - and technology development that will ensure a robust future for the U.S. and our friends around the world.

• President Barack Obama on Space Exploration in the 21st Century

  I also want to thank everyone for participating in today’s conference. Gathered here are scientists and engineers, business leaders and public servants, and a few more astronauts as well.

• Report of the Review of Human Spaceflight Plans Committee

  The Review of U.S. Human Space Flight Plans Committee delivered its final report on Oct. 22, 2009.
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• Augustine Testimony at House Science Committee Hearing

  09.15.09 - Mr. Norman Augustine briefs the committee on the principal findings of the Review of the U.S. Human Spaceflight Plans Committee.
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• Near-Earth Object Surveys and Hazard Mitigation Strategies: Interim Report

  Committee to Review Near-Earth Object Surveys and Hazard Mitigation Strategies, National Research Council
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• Orbiting Carbon Observatory Mishap Report

  The OCO mission was lost in a launch failure when the payload fairing of the Taurus launch vehicle failed to separate during ascent.
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• Human Space Flight Review

  "The committee will be tasked with examining ongoing and planned NASA human space flight development activities and the potential alternatives that are out there."
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• NASA Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Estimates

  The $18.69 billion budget will advance Earth science, complete the International Space Station, explore the solar system and conduct aeronautics research.
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• Oral Statement and Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies

  04.29.09 - With the FY 2010 budget request, NASA advances global climate change research and monitoring. The NASA investment in Earth science research satellites, airborne sensors, computer models and analysis has revolutionized scientific knowledge and predictions of climate change and its effects.
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